Local News Notes and Visitors From Iowa City to Cedar Rapids
Charles Parcell of Brighton and Albert Weber of Riverside Washington business visitors today. D F Macon An actioneer. Wesley Brannen showed a two and half inch hopper in the Journal yesterday. Mrs R C Ferguson and daughter Dorothy of West Chester are visiting in Iowa City. George Gibson of Cedar Rapids was a business visitor in Washington today. Graduation gifts and a grand selection of gifts for young men offered by Nicola Harmon 7612.
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Charles Parcell
Brighton
Albert Weber
Riverside
Washington
D. F. Macon
Wesley Brannen
Journal of
R. C. Ferguson
Dorothy
West Chester
Iowa City
We Bowie
Francis Haney
George Gibson
Cedar Rap
Ashington
Nicola
Har
Local family notes and illness observed in Dublin May
Dublin reports Mr and Mrs Soethout and children returning from Missouri due to illness and death in the family. John Mangold Jr and family spent Mother's Day at the Denison home near Webber. Leroy Tinnes visited Nick Tinnes home. Robertson wives spent Mother’s Day with D C Robertson. Mrs Robertson visiting Glenn Little. Howard Mangold family and relatives visited Hutt home in Washington. Dale Engle ill with throat infection and school absence. John Mangold and Leo Mangold visited Monday evening. Randall and Marianne took eighth grade tests at Haven last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Mangold
Dublin
Jake Soethout
Yes and Boonsville
Soethout
John Mangold, Jr
Denison
Webmer
Leroy Tinnes
Nick Tinnes
Robertson
D. C. Robertson
Robis
Glenn Little
Howard Mangold
Dr. F. W. Eastwood to Deliver Sermon at Cotter Church
Dr. F. W. Eastwood will preach at the Cotter Presbyterian church Sunday evening in Columbus Junction. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Allen welcomed a son named Ron Darre. Mr. and Mrs. Gale Smith announce the birth of a son, Lyle LeRoy, on May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Eastwood
Cotter Church
Columbus Junction
F. W. Lastwood
Ashington
Ter Presbyterian Church
Reuben Allen
Ron Darre
Gale Smith
Lyle LeRoy
Sage of Chinatown Advises Care How You Listen
Fragmentary line suggests a Chinatown sage urging selectivity in whom to heed and what to read or heed, warning to choose sources and mentors with care. The text hints at guidance and caution without full context.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Buckwalter and Hickson Triumph In Washington Wrestling Show
A small city hall crowd saw an excellent Veterans of Foreign Wars promoted wrestling card in Washington. Billy Hickson defeated Tony Chong two falls to one with clean technique in a six minute second fall and three minute final, while Buckwalter beat Karl Davis in three falls.
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City Hall
Washington
Billy Hickson
Mexico
Tony Chong
Hickson
Chony
Jimmy Bear
Bear
Chong
Buck
Marvin Buckwalter
Karl Davis
Birmingham
Alabama
Davis
Tarzan
Fredrickson
Johnny Hatchman
Dubuque
Brighton eighth grade graduation exercises set May 25
Eighth grade graduation will be held in the high school auditorium with a full program including address, readings, music and an oration. Nine boys and eleven girls compose the class. a grade school exhibit follows on Friday afternoon. Baccalaureate services for the senior class are planned for Sunday evening at the Methodist church with a reception by the glee club and clergy. Kansas City guest Mrs. H. C. Buckles attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhua Helmick
Brighton
Brighton Public Schools
Marjorie Heaseltine
Irene Waterhouse
Robert Fillmore
Garcia
Roger Ackley
Norma Eyestone
Doris Robison
Audrey Helmick
America
Darlene Wolfe
Uncle Podger Hanes
Duane van Winkle
Big Little Newspaper
Lincoln
Francis Lauderdale
Musicr
Arlene Stockman
Merle Allison
Patricia Coffman
Norma Feyestone
Joseph Gowey
Lillian Hartman
Ivan Henry
Marjorie Hesseltine
William Madden
Margaret Mann
Lewis Nash
Stella Nash
Kansas City
H. C. Buckles
Kansas
Morrison Has Best DeMolay Golf Score
Gifford Morrison of Washington posted the low score in yesterday's DeMolay district golf tournament at the country club with a nine hole total of 40. Gene Tucker of Washington and Harry Pope of Clinton followed with 44, while Bert Nicholson 46 Dane Clarke 48 Carl Jungbluth 48 Arthur Bishop 49 and Dave Volckmann 49 were among others under 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Morrison
Washington
Country Club
Gene Tucker
Harry Pope
Clinton
Bert Nicholson
Dane Clarke
Carl Jungbluth
Arthur Bishop
Dave Volckmann
National League standings and today’s games
The table shows the National League leaders with csccos atop at 18 3 and Pittsburgh near .671. Other teams include Brooklyn 9 14 391 Philadelphia 12 11 632 and Cincinnati 9 12 400. Today’s schedule lists Pittsburgh at Chicago and St Louis at Cincinnati. American League standings show Washington 2 9 667 and Detroit 9 6 632 with several results from yesterday and today’s matchups.
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Csccos
Pittsburgh Nivenuutae
Lew
Ines
Etnad
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Boston
New York
Washington
Senssen
Ceveneeg
Detroit
Cleveland
Promoter's Schmeling Louis Fight Profit Offer Sparks Suspicion
Berlin observers question Mike Jacobs plan to donate ten percent of fight profits to Roosevelt relief for Austro-German refugees. They reject Schmeling being placed in a dilemma and fear anti-Nazi groups may exploit the gesture to target Schmeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Mike Jacobs
Max Schmeling
Joe Louis
Roosevelt
Schmeling
Jacobs
Iowa Hawkeyes to Highlight Spring Football Intra-Squad
Iowa City May 14 Coach Irl Tubbs directs two practice teams in an intra squad game to close spring drills. The Black and Gold teams clash in a long awaited finale seen as the spring football climax and a measure of Iowa's hopes for a strong next season. The reports say one of Iowa's best squads in years could preview national prospects.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Irl Tubbs
Hawkeye
Iowa
Visits Share News Across Town Homes and Farm Bureau Board
City resident visits her brother L. V. Emry while his brother and family Hugh Emry Arlene and Mildred Yoakley visit. Henrys and Henrys visit Iowa City. Steve Hawk of Cheyenne visiting John Mann family. Farm Bureau club met with Mrs Albert Saunders for annual officer elections with Maude Waterhouse as president Adam Kasowski as vice president Nellie Balderson as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Waterhouse
Adam Kasowski
Nellie Balderson
Crawfordsville Teachers Resign Ends Local High School Tenure
Crawfordsville May 13 The close of school Friday marks the end of work for three high school teachers. Gordon Rhum of Wayland resigns as high school principal after two years. Doris Anderson of University Park leaves after teaching English and dramatics two years. Dorothy Luft of Keokuk also departs after a year as home economics teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Manners
Crawfordsville
Gordon Rhum
Wayland
Doris Anderson
University Park
Dorothy Luft
Keokuk
Wallace Triumphs Over Heights In Gray League Tie
Wallace defeated Heights 16 to 15 with a walk in run to close the game. Heights had earlier beaten Centennial 21 to 15 and Wallace beat Lincoln 20 to 17. Two more games remain next week at 4:00 p.m. Heights school grounds Tuesday Wallace versus Centennial and Wednesday Lincoln versus Heights.
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Wallace
Heights
Centennial
Lincoln
Prreieue
Ceargeag Invens Interienal
Sunshine Club Social Afternoon At Mrs Beenblossom Home
Mrs Glenn Beenblossom hosted a Sunshine Community club gathering Wednesday afternoon at her home. Members played games and enjoyed visiting time before refreshments served by Mrs Rheenblossom with help from Mrs Joe Klopfenstein. Next meeting announced in the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Beenblossom
Sunshine Community Club
Rheenblossom
Joe Klopfenstein
O. E. S. Banquet Tickets Reserved By May 18
Members of the Eastern Star must reserve tickets for the Davenport banquet by May 18. Tickets cost 50 cents and the meal is served at 6 15 p m in the Temple building. Reservations should be with Gertrude E Dow at 9% East Fourteenth Street Davenport. Regular Washington chapter O. E. S meeting was held at the Masonic Temple Thursday evening.
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Eastern Star
Davenport
Gertrude E. Dow
East Fourteenth Street
Temple
Washington
Masonic Temple
Local Birthdays Mark Community Celebrations
Ainsworth residents Kyla Mae Coon Lewis Coon Blanche Endicott and Frank Schneider share birthdays today along with Mrs. Raymond Patterson. Althea Montgomery Dave Livingston P H Lowry and Lee Hoehle also celebrate. Tomorrow Frank Macon Arlys Myers Virginia Snyder Elaine Shaw Marilyn Stewart Richard Wayne Hyde and Katharine Gallagher Allen join in. James W Longer, aged 89, marks a long community tenure since 1871.
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Raymond Patterson
Kyla Mae Coon
Lewis Coon
Ainsworth
Blanche Endicott
Frank Schneider
Frank Macon
Arlys Myers
Virginia Snyder
Elaine Shaw
Marilyn Stewart
Richard Wayne Hyde
Katherine Gallagher Allen
Lexington Ladies to Meet Thursday
The Lexington Ladies Aid Society will meet at the church on Thursday May 19. Hostesses for the gathering are Mrs. Lela Paul Mrs. Mary Bishop and Mrs. Margaret Embree.
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Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Lela Paul
Mary Bishop
Margaret Embree
Mt. Pleasant teacher elected for English and dramatics
Ruth McLeran of Mt. Pleasant has been elected to teach English and dramatics for the coming year. The other positions have not been filled, and all other teachers plan to return. John Ingham of Conway Tex.. Edith Miller of Town City. Sarah Merritt and Elizabeth Ferguson of St Clairsville. William Merritt of Flushing traveled home after visits. Lisle Maxwell and daughters attended the Columbus Junction senior class play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth McLeran
Mt. Pleasant
White
John Ingham
Conway
Tex
R. S. White
Edith Miller
Town City
Sarah Merritt
Elizabeth Ferguson
St. Clairsville
Ohio
William Merritt
Flushing
McCleary
Lisle Maxwell
Columbus Junction
Alpha Club Hosts Mother's Day Tea in Kalona
Mrs. B. F. Allen opened her home for a Mother's Day tea with Alpha club members and mothers. Program included tap dance, Whistler’s Mother study, clarinet quartet, book review, and a Mother’s Day song. Guests listed include Emma Hesselschwerdt and Alice Kempf. Helen Fry won high score at a Rock Vera Strickler gathering.
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Kalona
B. F. Allen
Alpha Club
Mary Colleen
Alfred Dean Grady
Whistler
Cleo Snodgrass
Old Virginny
Ivan Alt
C. E. Hillis
D. J. Guengerich
Alice Sleichter
Ethel Wolfe
Emma Dunlap
Iowa City
Alice Kempf
Vera Strickler
Helen Fry
Kindergarten Band and Poems Highlight Aid Society Meeting
At the United Presbyterian Ladies Aid society meeting, 35 attendees heard Mary Welch and her kindergarten band perform several selections in uniform. Anna Plummer read her poems with notable talent as refreshments were served after the event.
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United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Marion Work
Ralph Kleese
Birthday dinner honors Mary Baldrige's twelfth year
Five girls attended a dinner at Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Baldrige's home for Mary Baldrige's twelfth birthday. A pink and green cake with lighted pink candles topped the table. After dessert, the group went to the State theater to see The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
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A. E. Baldrige
Mary
State Theater
Tom Sawyer
Catholic Daughters Elect Officers at Meeting
Catholic Daughters of America elected officers at a Thursday evening meeting held in the home of Mrs. John Braunshausen. The officers include Margaret Payne grand regent Angela Shockey vice grand regent Helen Kelly prophetess Lucy Dempsey lecturer Kathryn Swift historian Agnes Wheelan treasurer Mae Clancey monitor Leo Sueppel sentinel Julia McKevitt Kate Shalla Abbie Lukavsky Matilda Braunshausen Teresa Lohberger and Nettie Boyd as trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
John Braunshausen
Margaret Payne
Angela Shockey
Helen Kelly
Lucy Dempsey
Kathryn Swift
Agnes Wheelan
Mae Clancey
Monitor
Leo Sueppel
Sentinel
Julia McKevitt
Kate Shalla
Abbie Lukavsky
Matilda Braunshausen
Teresa Lohberger
Nettie Boyd
Enterprise Group Forms Next Year Leadership
The Enterprise Community club held its last meeting of the school year with 31 members present for a potluck supper. James Lemley, elected president for next year, thanked members for their cooperation and looked forward to another year of good times, helpfullness, and community effort.
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Enterprise Group
Enterprise Community Club
James Lemley
Gordon
Maxwell's Nephew William Gilkey Starred in Graduate Play
William Gilkey, Maxwell's nephew, was among the graduates and had a prominent role in the school play.
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Maxwell
William Gilkey
Methodist Ladies Aid Units Hold Friday Meetings
Methodist Ladies Aid society units held meetings across several homes with 10 to 23 participants each. Devotions were led by various members, refreshments served, and a June picnic planned for Sunset Park.
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Methodist Ladies Aid
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Unit 8
Dave Doonovan
Unit 1
Birdie Hotle
Donovan
May Hopengardner
Mrs Donald Smith Hosts Merry Makers Club Meeting
Mrs Donald Smith was hostess to the Merry Makers club Wednesday afternoon with thirteen members present and one guest Mrs Lester Leeper. They worked on their fancy work and visited. A two course lunch was served with assistance from Mrs Elizabeth Young. The next meeting will be with Mrs
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Donald Smith
Merry Makers Club
Lester Leeper
Elizabeth Young
Social Calendar Shows Week of Community Events
This week lists a drama department potluck at 6 15 p m hosted by Mrs Kenneth Kimberlin 717 South Marion Avenue D of V meeting at 7 30 p m in the G A R hall Rainbow Girls meet at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple Pythian Sisters at 5 p m E of P hall staff practice West Chester W C C T A quarterly tea invites all women Handcraft dept potluck at 1 p m Mrs Leonard 320 West Second St bring own dishes and table service plus needlework Snowball Social Club luncheon 1 pm hosted by Mrs Lawrence Howell and Mrs John Shebeck Lexington Circle embroidery hoop collection at Mrs Ruby Sharp Lexington Ladies Aid at church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Kimberlin
South Marion Avenue
D. of V
G. A. R. Hall
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Pythian Sisters
P. Hall
West Chester
Shebeck
East Third Streat
Lexington
Ruby Sharp
So and Sew Club Meeting Honored by Mrs Dusenberry
DAYTON GROVE May 14 Mrs Harry Dusenberry entertained the So and Sew club Thursday afternoon. Thirteen members two guests and several children attended the business meeting then social time followed. Entertainment by Mrs Lyall Moore was enjoyed and refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Dayton Grove
Harry Dusenberry
Robert Blomenstein
Don McCrabb
Lyall Moore
Officers Elected in Garden Dept of Fortnightly Club
The Fortnightly club garden department elected officers last evening. B F Bostwick Jr was chosen leader Pat Snakenberg assistant leader and Trene Yard secretary treasurer. Plans were set for a May 19 general meeting with Etha Dawson chair and a garden show on June 10. A shrub will be planted at the public library grounds. J O Sexton reported on State Parks and Edna Palmer spoke on Our Natly Trees.
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Garden Department of Fortnightly Club
Hom
H. A. Benblossom
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Pat Snakenberg
Trene Yard
Carlton Wilson
Etha Dawson
J. O. Sexton
Edna Palmer
4 H Club Meets With Pat Smith
The Jacksonite 4 H club met at Pat Smith home Thursday evening with six members present. Leader Mrs I D Quinn and assistant Mrs Clayton Bear attended. A short talk on conservation was given and the bake sale was set for May 21 at the Washington Cleaner. Velma Jarrard was chosen to attend the convention at Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonite
Pat Smith
I. D. Quinn
Clayton Bear
Roscall
Washington Cleaner
Velma Jarrard
Ames
Amos Stouts Host Wiener Roast for Jolly Troopers
Mr and Mrs Amos Stout welcomed the Jolly Troopers and families to a wiener roast at the Stowe timber Thursday evening with thirty one attendees. The group plans a regular meeting at Mrs Sam Petratz’s home next Thursday afternoon May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Stout
Jolly Troopers
Stowe Timber
Sam Petratz
First Use of Cast Iron in Ene l and About 1530
Report notes the first use of cast iron occurred in Ene l and dates to about 1530, marking a pivotal moment in metalworking history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enel
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